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Dr. Kemp Kernstine
Has anyone heard of or used Dr. Kemp Kernstine at UT Southewestern for surgery? If not, do you know of any really good surgeons in the Dallas area? Thanks!
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Anyone had a herniated bowel?
Brought my husband into emergency yesterday and today they are confirming that he has not one but TWO hernias - I don't quite understand what happened and have to try and get a hold of a doctor today - the bowel is apparently herniated through the diaphragm on both sides?? Its very frustrating, maybe because its a holiday…
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5 Years NED
Well it's been five years since my July 2011 T3N0M0 diagnosis. The tumor was located near the trachea and I went through the standard chemo and radiation and was NED in October 2011. Four months later followed up with 3 1/2 months of weekly Taxol infusions. No surgery required in my case. Doesn't get any better than that!
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Looking for Surgeon
My brother, age 54 was diagnosed with stage II adenocarcinoma and is entering his last week of chemo/radiation. The search for a surgeon has begun. After reading these boards we are hoping minimally invasive will be an option for him. Can anyone recommend an experianced surgeon in the NYC area? I am reading good things…
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Esophageal cancer doctors in NY
Hello, My uncle was just recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Was hoping I would be able to get some insight on recommended doctors in the NYC area. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Esophageal Cancer~HOW IT’S DIAGNOSED & STAGED~Info 4 “rjollie” & Others Who Need 2 Know
Dear “rjollie” – You’re a brave sister to dig this deeply into the intricacies of how Esophageal Cancer is diagnosed and staged. This info is taken from an American Cancer “pdf” file. No believe it or not, I’m not going to put the entire 59 page document here…at one time. J It would appear that some medical doctors want…
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"rjollie" Re your brother with EC-Can you send me a pvt message
Hello again - I took a great amount of time giving you some additional info, and once again my message keeps getting BLOCKED! Perhaps you would just like to communicate via private regular e-mail. However, the info I provide here is valuable to others as well. Sorry this site cannot get the software program "FIXED' so that…
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Let's make every day "Esophageal Cancer Awareness DAY!"
Hello to all our Esophageal Cancer patients & caregivers The word is getting around. Earlier I reminded everyone that APRIL IS ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. See: http://csn.cancer.org/node/301537 Now there is a write-up about the Proclamation that our Governor of Virginia issued recognizing April as Esophageal Cancer…
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Mom with esophageal cancer
Hi everyone, My mom who is 72 was diagnosed with esophageal cancer stage 3 maybe 4 with lymph node involvement, in February. A pet scan revealed a spot on her lung but one Dr. Felt it might be scar tissue. The surgeon won't do the surgery because of her age. My question is is has anyone her age had the surgery and gotten…
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Suggestions needed
My cousin is 58 years old. A year ago he was diagnosed with Esophageal cancer. He had surgery but 1 year later he's down 80lbs and is basically starving. He's had a balloon put in his throat to stretch his esophagus 4 times but now he has stomach cancer as well. He can only eat tiny amounts but when it hits his stomach,…
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New Diagnosis
35 years old, never smoker, have Barrett's, and so does my dad. Just got my diagnosis on Wednesday, CT scan on Friday, and here I am joining this group. I don't know much yet, I was having trouble swallowing two weeks ago, and went to see my doctor, and after more visits to the doctor than I've had before, I'm here. Still…
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Adjustable bed
Hello, my name is Bob. I am very new at this, so please be patient if this issue was already spoken about. I just went through all my chemo and radiation treatments and finally the surgery (Feb.18th, 2016) at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Ma. I have tried the wedge pillows and the udner the knee wedge pillows,…
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Have pain in left-chest, shoulder, after Ivor-Lewis operation
Hello, I had Ivor-Lewis operation almost four years ago. Since that time, when I push myself physically. I sometimes get extreme "pressure" pain in my left upper chest and left shoulder. Its probably happened 8 or 9 times since my surgery. Its always after I've spent a considerable amount of time working on knees, bending…
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No April Fool's Joke-APRIL IS ESOPHAGEAL CANCER MONTH here in Virginia~petition your governor & requ
Did you realize that APRIL has been declared ESOPHAGEAL CANCER MONTH? The color is PERIWINKLE blue. In years past, many of us have petitioned the governors of our respective states and requested that the month of April be recognized in their particular state. Several years ago now, my state of Virginia began honoring my…
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Newly Diagnosed
Hello everyone. I am a newly diagnosed Esophageal Adenocarcinoma recipient on March 14th 2016. I had some problems this time last year that landed me in the hospital for 3 days in which they did an upper GI endoscopy and took biopsies. My GI doctor told me I had an ulcer in my stomach and my esophagus was irritated. And…
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Side effects from Esphagectomy
My cousin had an Esphagectomy a year ago. His pancreas are not producing enough sugar, and a pint of liquid was removed from the pleura layer of the lungs. Anyone who has these symptoms and can offer some ideas for help would be appreciated.
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Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer, Age 40, Australian
Are there any other Australians out there with Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer? This is my husbands story about how he was diagnosed https://mctas.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/diagnosed-with-stage-4-esophageal-adenocarcinoma-esophageal-cancer/
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I need a Help
Hello All, Myself Rinkaul Shukla from India. My mother (62 yrs.) dignosed as squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus. stage 4a. Non matastatic. But non operable due to leson abuts on aorta and trechea. Also enlarged nodes are involved as per CT scan. All other body organs and their functions are well beyond expectation…
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Esophageal cancer and dairy products
I did some research on which coutries (or race) have the most people suffering esophageal cancer. That search was not difficult. It is Chinese people by far from others. Then I was thinking what could be the reason behind this. Then I remembered that I heard once about lactose intolerance is the biggest among Asian people.…
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Immunotherapy
My husband was diagnosed in January 2013 with Stage III Squamous Cell. He was 36 when diagnosed - active, heathly, non-smoker, lean and no family history. He did chemo/radiation for 6 weeks then surgery. He had clear scans until December 2014 when a tumor came back at the interesection site and a lymph node. He went…
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Need help -- excess foamy saliva production when eating
My brother has Stage IV esophageal adenocarcinoma. He is having a problem with a large volume of saliva/mucus coming up. He's drowing in this stuff. Does anyone know how to manage this? It is really distressing him, making it hard for him to eat and he's losing weight.
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2 years of remission, now plueral effusion- anyone been here
Update So dad has been NED since his surgery 2014 i say NED but it's been based on physical exams nothing else. We have had a great time since then we've added two (the first and only two)new grand babies. One mine, a year old almost and the other my brothers, 16 months old. Dad went back to work asap, and encountered two…
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Complication after surgery - question about saliva and lifestyle
Hi all! My father had surgery for Esophageal Cancer this summer, please excuse my non-techinical terms but I want to make this as clear as I can so I am understood :) He had a total laryngectomy and the plan was to remove the larynx and the cancer ridden esophagus in the upper throat and replace the esophagus w/ a piece of…
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Sherdave-More Homework - Gleaning gems of advice from others who've gone B4 U will serve U & Your hu
Hello Sheryl: Pull up a comfortable chair and we’ll continue the chat I started with you earlier. It occurs to me that the information that Paul61 and I have posted is vital to every "newbie." He and my husband have gone through one of the most intense and major surgeries one can have. Yet they are both alive to tell…
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Husband 50, diagnosed with Stage IIb adeno
Hi everyone, I have been reading a variety of online blogs and groups since my husband was diagnosed last month, but found this site today and it is REALLY helpful. I have already saved a few of your posts, thank you to all. My husband presented with two episodes of choking on food, and luckily he was already scheduled for…
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STOPPING CANCER TREATMENT: DECIDING WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT - (Excellent article by Mayo Clinic)
Hello to all dear friends dealing with a cancer diagnosis- As you can see by the date on the bottom of this article by MAYO Clinic – February 20, 2006, I have kept this on file since then. And rightly so, since my husband, William Marshall, was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer Stage III (T3N1M0) “Adenocarcinoma at the GE…
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what happens after doctors decide further chemo will not benefit the patient
My husband is 59. Was a smoker most of his life. Diagnosed in July, 2015. Final Diagnosis was Gastric Adenocarcinoma. Stomach Adenocarcinoma w/signet ring features and Esophagus/Adenocarcinoma w/signet ring features, non-dysplastic squamous mucosa and metastatic lesions. They decided to call it esophageal cancer. They…
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Upcoming surgery
Hi. I am new here. My husband was diagnosed Sept. 2015. After all his diagnostics and after 5 chemos (taxol & cisplatin), and 23 radiation treatments, he is scheduled for surgery on Jan 26, 2016. He also has to have another scope, ct's, erc. Again to see if there is change after treatment? He is T 3 N 2 . I asked doc which…
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"Especially for llohman" - Helpful references for a better understanding of how Esophageal Cancer is
Dear “LL” Just wanted to acknowledge your entry here. Paul is a dear friend and I knew he would answer you about the FACEBOOK group. You will find many knowledgeable and caring people on that site. My husband and I just simply do not post anything on FACEBOOK or TWITTER. But the good thing about the group is that you will…
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Husband diagnosed with esophageal cancer stage 3 (T3N1M0)
This is my first post. I hate that I even had to search for this group!! Getting ready to start week 3 of chemo and radiation. He told me he is having pain in the middle of his chest area, like by the breast bone. He has radiation tomorrow (Sunday) due to Thanksgivig and being closed. To be honest....I am scared beyond…